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Mexico 86

2026 1 h 35 min Drama · Documentary · History México 86

A wily bureaucrat cons FIFA to bring the 1986 World Cup to Mexico, but every victory costs.

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About the film

Not all goals are scored on the field.

What it’s about

Mexico gets a last-minute chance to host the 1986 World Cup. A cunning bureaucrat uses guts and audacity to outmaneuver the United States and win the bid, but the country's power games make the triumph costly.

What hooks you

Bérénice Bejo stars in this historical comedy-drama. It offers a playful take on a real sporting coup, with Karla Souza as Susana.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy underdog stories where cleverness beats power, and to viewers interested in the backroom deals behind major sporting events.

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Technical details
Country
Mexico
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Documentary, History, Sports, Comedy
Running time
1h 35min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
May 24, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 179 votes
6.7 /10
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6.4569
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Creative team

All 19
Director César Díaz
Starring
  1. 01 Bérénice Bejo Actor
  2. 02 Diego Luna Martín De La Torre
  3. 03 Matheo Labbe Actor
  4. 04 Karla Souza Susana
  5. 05 Leonardo Ortizgris Actor
  6. 06 Daniel Giménez Cacho Emilio Azcárraga
  7. 07 Julieta Egurrola Actor
  8. 08 Guillermo Villegas Hugo Sánchez
  9. 09 Memo Villegas Hugo Sánchez
  10. 10 Davor Tomić Bora Milutinovic
  11. 11 Frank Crudele Henry Kissinger
  12. 12 Guie Cuyun Actor
  13. 13 Cândido Damm Joâo Avelange
  14. 14 Andrés De León Agustin
  15. 15 Roberto Martinez Hermann Neuberger
  16. 16 Arturo Ríos Actor
  17. 17 Álvaro Guerrero Actor

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